City of Lancaster - Department of Community Planning and Economic Development - Bureau of Property Maintenance and Housing Inspections

120 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility

Residents of Lancaster City

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(717) 291-4711

Voice

(717) 291-4759

Voice

https://www.cityoflancasterpa.gov/departments/department-of-community-planning-economic-development/

[email protected]

Application process

Call, walk-in

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Description

Investigates complaints about housing code violations including unsafe housing, no heat in rental units, high weeds/grass, sewer vents, trash, rats, and more. Conduct complaint-based inspections when notified through Housing Hotline or email to report property maintenance violations. Housing inspectors are assigned to areas that correspond with the neighborhood policing districts.

What's Here

Building Inspection Home Sanitation Enforcement Building Code Violations Reporting Landlord Registries

Providing organization

City of Lancaster - Department of Community Planning and Economic Development

Manages a range of programs that aim to support business and job creation, facilitate safe and affordable housing options, improve the quality of the environment, and protect and enhance the health and wellness of community members. Administers several federal grants including CDBG, ESG and HOME.